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warburton lad
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| magpie1946 wrote: | | I don't post often but that report brought a tear to my eyes - could almost see the mist and smell the grass. Any thoughts on Sier at this stage? I don't envy the selectors over the next three to four weeks. All the best to you and Mrs Lad. Go Pies. |
Thank you Magpie1946. Brayden Sier missed seven shots in a row on goal, but he was prominent in match simulation. He is very hard at it and paved the way for others more than once. I would still rate him behind Wills at this stage; Wills cannot be far away from a guernsey. Look out when he does!
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warburton lad
Joined: 26 Aug 2003
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| MagpieBat wrote: | Warby Lad, you are an institution and a treasure here at Nick's and we would all be much the poorer for your absence. Cracking read, thank you!  |
Thank you MagpieBat- as are you. Home responsibilities curtail my presence at VFL and your match day ' broadcasts' give me priceless information and much joy. Thank you!!
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| Thank you for your report Warburton Lad |
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Please don't shout at me - I can't help it.
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| warburton lad wrote: | [quote="MagpieBat"]Warby Lad, you are an institution and a treasure here at Nick's and we would all be much the poorer for your absence. Cracking read, thank you! [/quote]
Thank you MagpieBat- as are you. Home responsibilities curtail my presence at VFL and your match day ' broadcasts' give me priceless information and much joy. Thank you!! |
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Location: Tolga FNQ
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Excellent report as usual Lad, thank-you for your time and effort it is much appreciated
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warburton lad
Joined: 26 Aug 2003
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In response to a question on 'The Lad Line' I can report that Darcy Moore was trained up in a new role today. Whilst Elliott and Fasolo alternated out of the goal square and Jesse White was a secondary leading target, Moore played the 'Tarrant 2003 Role'. That is to say, he ran in a triangular pattern from half forward flank to half forward flank with detour via the centre. It's fair to say he burnt off each opponent that came his way.
There was more than a suggestion of the great Riewoldt in the way he cruised around the ground.
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Great work. The sun is starting to lift over the fortunes of the black and white, and this painted that feeling beautifully.
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stui magpie 
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005
Location: In flagrante delicto
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| warburton lad wrote: | In response to a question on 'The Lad Line' I can report that Darcy Moore was trained up in a new role today. Whilst Elliott and Fasolo alternated out of the goal square and Jesse White was a secondary leading target, Moore played the 'Tarrant 2003 Role'. That is to say, he ran in a triangular pattern from half forward flank to half forward flank with detour via the centre. It's fair to say he burnt off each opponent that came his way.
There was more than a suggestion of the great Riewoldt in the way he cruised around the ground. |
Firstly, great report Sir lad. truly a great read.
Secondly, I love that bit about Darcy. Playing as a mobile CFH in the corridor creates serious options going forward.
I raise a glass to your health and to the health of your loved ones.
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| You couldnt have chosen a better avatar Lad. |
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dalyc 
Joined: 02 Mar 2005
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| warburton lad wrote: | As the early morning sun struggled to make its mark on the new day, the fog hung like shrouds over the Yarra Valley mountains, like wrapping used by funeral directors on the carcass of Hawthorn's finals aspirations. I rose wearily out of bed. After making Mrs Warburton Lad her breakfast and dispensing her medicines, I made the long journey to the Magpies training fields. The solitude of such journeys is filled with many thoughts, but provide opportunities to reflect on what is to be celebrated in life. Arriving at the Holden Centre, I was pleased to see good numbers of fans in attendance- it's amazing what a spirited win can do for supporters. Hearty cheers greeted the players as they ran onto the perfect playing surface. Neither young nor senior players led the way; there seemed to be a collective urgency to get down to work and impress selectors.
Young Scharenberg looks in wonderful condition and has 'beefed-up' his upper body- let's pray that his body below the waist does not betray him in future. As reported in the press earlier this week, Elliott, Wells and De Goey seem particularly spry. To see Wells dispose of the ball makes one grateful that he has been acquired, even at this late juncture in his football life. Elliott seems confident in his body once again and his 'hang-time' in marking contests is a thing of beauty!!
Ron and John, two Magpie loyalists from way back have arrived by now. They are amazing fans who have followed the Carringbush avidly since the 1940's. These gentle men are a pleasure to watch training with although they depart early to attend a function at Young & Jacksons.
The warm up is intense; bucks , Tarks and Sanderson drilling the ball from close range. Energy levels are high. Dunn most impressive with clean hands. So strange to see players training in leotards: Dunn, Howe, Ramsay and Adams.
At the Yarra end, Kirby, Wells, Cox and Varcoe take shots from a variety of angles and distances. Kirby, ten from ten- this kid never misses; his last one from 65 out sailed over the goal line.
Sadly, Langdon labored his way around the track. Seems a long way off playing firsts.
The team is split into yellow team versus the rest. This is a high-intensity, stunningly Quick handball activity of five versus five. Surprisingly, Cox and Grundy excel at this drill with quick ball movement and impressive lateral movement.
By this stage, the sun is slaking the dew off the surface and the players spell to rehydrate.
Our first choice backline lined up against our first choice forwards. Dunn's drilling kick forward was intercepted sweetly by Schade who switched quickly to the unattended Smith whose piercing pass hit Kirby on the lead.
At the other end of the field it was Grundy versus a young ruckman. Pendles vs Brown, Crisp vs Wills, Wells vs Hoskin-Elliott, Adams vs Daicos. A great test for young players!
At the other end, McLarty played well on Cox; Dunn was everywhere and Elliott had the better of The Ox in a keenly contested duel.
The drills mimic the changes to the nature of our play in 2017: much quick movement and a proclivity to drive the ball forward with a succession of sharp kicks. The younger players Daicos, Wills and a few others were caught up in the frenzied activity and made some basic skill errors under the frenetic pressure.
JEREMY Howe is an exciting player to observe, even at training. His sure marking reminds The Lad of Billy Picken, but Howe is a superb kick in contrast. He really appears to enjoy being a Magpie!
Adams trained brilliantly and it is easy to imagine the richness of our midfield stocks when he, Pendles, Wells, Treloar, Sidebottom, De Goey, Crisp, Hoskin-Elliott, Varcoe and Wills are on deck.
Blair is the ultimate clubman; his continual encouragement of peers showed a willingness to put others before himself.
Goldy's kick ins were mammoth, aided, in part, by the zephyr that flowed through the oval from one end to the other. The veteran seems to be relishing the responsibility and, having enjoyed an uninterrupted preseason ( his first in six years) seems keen to cash in.
Can I just make an observation of Brenton Sanderson? He seems to strike the right balance between riding the forwards hard and having some fun. The players relish this. He worked with Darcy Moore and White on leading patterns which appear changed now that Elliott has been added to the mix. Elliott and Fasolo rotated through full forward and made the smaller defenders work very hard as they are both so adept at one-on-one marking.
Match practice begins in earnest. And the grey team defend stoutly. It is here that Reid truly steps up as the backline general. His intercept marking and marshaling of the troops was fantastic.
Sier and Adams rack up possessions as does Phillips. A poor floating kick sets up a fine spoil on Wells by Howe who drove the ball forward to Elliott who converted.
Sinclair, Langdon and Daicos jog laps as match practice continues unrelentingly.
Kirby, Varcoe and Wells seem to be developing a good working relationship and the two senior players are quick to get around their young Mate when he persists in chasing down an opponent.
At a break in the match simulation, Robert Harvey takes Crisp aside for a quick chat about field position and running patterns.
For those who care about such things, Adams was outstanding, as was Grundy whose tank has increased exponentially since his rookie year. De Goey looked very impressive, too.
Keeffe, Oxley and De Goey pressed the flesh with the crowd after they left to do weights with all the younger players and Josh Thomas. Brayden Sier has fined down considerably, as has Kirby!
The first choice players continued match simulations. They were joined by Dunn, Aish, Scharenberg and Blair. The first five minutes of this was punctuated by spilled marks and butchered kicks ( think Richmond under Wallace). Awful!!
Treloar had a shot on goal whilst Howe did a handstand on the mark- extraordinary.
If workrate at training was everything, Dunn, Mayne, White, Aish & Hoskin-Elliott would be first picked.
At training's end, Harvey spoke at length with Smith, Schade and Maynard. Buckley was very appreciative of Reid's efforts at training and gave him a well-earned pat on the back.
I'm on my way home with my dear and loyal friend, Pies 08. He is a simple man and, as we share a cleansing ale at the Coach & Horses we share a good laugh over fun times spent together at The G watching our beloved Magpies do battle and he confides in me his admiration for the battlers: Patterson, Wild, Tommy Young and his buddy, Terry Keays! We are joined by a couple of his mates, Brendan and Sean two strapping young men who would not be out of place on a 'Manpower' calendar. They display minimal knowledge of Footy but are loyal Collingwood folk who love their club.
As I head back to the Yarra Valley, I ponder at length at how much weight we put on the efforts of these earnest young men who wear the Black and White during the 120 minutes of game time each week. The players, coaches and innumerable background staff put enormous effort in and they all represent their club with pride. The sun is already westering as I near home; its' fingers of light and warmth snaking weakly up the beautiful Yarra Valley. When I enter my home, I will find Mrs Warburton Lad sound asleep in bed with arms akimbo. There and then I will recognize that despite my love of the Magpies, there are always more important people and things in our lives, even than this wonderful game we love. Floreat Pica. |
Oh my Lord! An Easter gift. The Lad's been to training and we get the benefit of his visit. Thank you the Lad!
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ip address
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I've thanked you before for taking the time to go and watch 'training' and to put your personal views on what happened and then, to tell us all about it in your unique style.
It is always appreciated, especially as we're so far away.
Great work!
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warburton lad
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Thank you Mr IPaddress.
I enjoy writing these reports, but mostly I enjoy sharing the news with my fellow Magpie fans. By seeing the team live, I get a sense that they are united and working hard to improve. This we do not get from a ten second grab on the nightly news.
It would appear from the selection that Dunn, Blair and Elliott are under consideration for Sunday. On what I saw today that is both fair and reasonable.
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Damien 
Me Noah & Flynn @ the G
Joined: 21 Jan 1999
Location: Croydon Vic
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Dunn could be a smoky if they are considering swinging Reidy into the forward line to stretch the saints backs. WL, love that you are supporting our club by drinking at the C&H. Did you also stop at the Croydon, the Olinda and Crown in Lilydale, the Home at Launch, the Sam Knott. Nice pub crawl along Maroondah Hwy there.
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warburton lad
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| Damien wrote: | | Dunn could be a smoky if they are considering swinging Reidy into the forward line to stretch the saints backs. WL, love that you are supporting our club by drinking at the C&H. Did you also stop at the Croydon, the Olinda and Crown in Lilydale, the Home at Launch, the Sam Knott. Nice pub crawl along Maroondah Hwy there. |
Thank you Mr Damien. Only stopped at Coach And Horses. The Sam Knott is currently closed. My local is the Reefton Hotel where other people from Eastern Europe and I congregate on the occasional mid week night.
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